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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,957.23, 1,207,477.16 and 205,923.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,957.23, 1,207,477.16 and 205,923.56 is: 308,895.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,957.23 : 1,207,477.16 = 205,923.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,957.23/1,207,477.16 = 205,923.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,957.23x = 1,207,477.16 × 205,923.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,957.23x = 248,647,988,338.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,647,988,338.89/804,957.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,895.90

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